AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Caribbean Talks: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, speaking as CARICOM chair, urged Washington to measure cooperation by results for people, including affordable electricity, jobs, safer communities and disaster aid. The US announced $340.3 million for regional health, security and digital links, including $175.8 million for undersea cables. Workplace Policy: Government, employers and unions have begun shaping a national decent-work framework with regional partners. Anse Cochon Inquiry: Witnesses have described safety failures in July’s fatal boat collision. One captain acknowledged operating with an expired licence; another said passengers received no safety briefing and life jackets were not distributed. Trade Leadership: Export Saint Lucia CEO Sunita Daniel was elected chair of Caribbean Export, giving Saint Lucia a leadership role in the regional trade agency. Regional Security: The Washington dialogue took place amid scrutiny of US strikes on alleged trafficking boats. A report cited at least 238 deaths since September 2025, including Saint Lucian Ricky Joseph.
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